The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 34,200

€ 34,100

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Lexus IS 250 is 2.1 cm shorter and 1.2 cm lower.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
1430
1810
2027
1442
1810
2020
1810 mm
Width
1810 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1430 mm
Height
1442 mm
2800
4665
2840
4686
4665 mm
Length
4686 mm
2800 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.5 %

General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
XE3
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Code
OM 626.951

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
252 NM
280 NM
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
7.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
7.59 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Lexus IS 250
33 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
24 mpg
city
63 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
477 mi
Range
670 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
162.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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